The effects of aquatic exercise on body composition and nonspecific low back pain in elderly males

Irandoust, Khadijeh; Taheri, Morteza

doi:10.1589/jpts.27.433

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“…Although, actual weight gain has been found ranging from 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg) to 8.8 lbs (3.99 kg), some studies have even found that no significant weight gain occurs in the first year of college (6)(7)(8). The abnormal weight gain and obesity has been reported as an epidemic phenomenon according to the world health organization (WHO), with an approximate number of 1.4 billion worldwide overweight and 300 million persons clinically obese (9,10). Governments and health organizations are trying to do the necessary strategies to prevent the negative consequences of obesity such as cardiac, endocrine and cancer diseases (11).…”

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Assessing Physical and Demographic Conditions of Freshman "15" Male Medical Students

Sharif¹,

Sayyah²

2018

Int J Sport Stud Hlth

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Objectives: Anthropometric conditions of college students following their admission to college programs is one of the concerns of health authorities as well as the health policy makers. The concept of 'Freshman 15' is a popular term that describes dramatic weight gain of college students. This research was designed to examine the anthropometric conditions of newly admitted medical students. Methods: 51 male students aged 19 -21 years old admitted to the undergraduate programs in colleges of medicine at Kashan University of Medical Sciences participated in this cross sectional study. Demographic characteristics of the participants including age, weight, waist and hip circumferences sizes were measured and recorded. Flexible tape was used to measure waist and hip circumferences sizes in centimeter. The data were analyzed using ANOVA and Pearson correlation tests with the significant levels of P ≤ 0.05. Results: The result indicated that only 16 (34.4 percent) of the admitted students had normal weight while 26 (51 percent) were overweight and 8 (15.7 percent) were fat. In addition, 18 (35.3 percent) were in age 18 group, 15 (29.4 percent) in age 19 and 18 (35.3 percent) were in age 20 group. The result of one-way ANOVA suggested that there was a significant difference between the BMI of the age group of 18 to the 19 and 20 years old (respectively, P = 0.02, P = 0.03), while no significant differences was found between the age group 19 and 20 years old (P > 0.05). Conclusions:The result suggested that a considerable proportion of newly admitted male medical students are already overweight or fat prior to starting their medical education. Further research is needed to follow the weight changes after they start their medical education.

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Assessing Physical and Demographic Conditions of Freshman "15" Male Medical Students

Sharif¹,

Sayyah²

2018

Int J Sport Stud Hlth

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“…In addition, differences observed in the research can be attributed to two methods of research and other variables. Although muscle strength decreases with age (Khadijeh Irandoust & Taheri, 2015), it can be improved in the middle aged. Performing the sports exercises compensates the age- related functional changes and keeps independency during the middle ages for a longer time.…”

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The Impact of Pilates Exercises on Motor Control of Inactive Middle-Aged Women

Seghatoleslami¹,

Afif²,

Irandoust³

et al. 2018

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Inactive lifestyle and its degrading consequences such as increased body fat mass, muscle atrophy and physical functioning problems are among factors affecting the motorcontrol in adulthood. Therefore, the aim of study was to investigate the effect of Pilates exercise on motor control indexes of inactive middle-aged women.Method: This was a semi experimental study with pretest and post test design performed on 43 inactive females with mean age of 44.4±5.1 yearswith low activity, body percent fat above 35%, WHR> 0.95. They were assigned into two experimental (n=22) and control (n=21) groups. The pilates group did their exercise for 4 months, three weeks a week while the control group did their daily routines. Allbody composition variables were measured by body composition analyzer and functional tests were measured by speed and balance tests. Independent and dependent t-test was used to analyze the data. Results: The results suggested that dynamic balance and walking speed were improved significantly and those effective factors on motor control such as obesity variables,including body mass index (BMI), waist hip ratio (WHR), percent body fat (PBF), visceral fat (VF) (respectively, p=0.003; p=0.001; p=0.004) were also improved. Walking speed and balance were the other parameters affecting the motor control of aged women (respectively, p=0.001; p=003). Conclusion: It seems that pillates exercise may improve walking speed, balance and also lead to a better bodycomposition. Therefore, having such an exercise program can be effective in motor controland its major consequences for gait and postural control of elderly people.

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“…Overall, more evidence supports the use of physical activity and occupation engagement in reducing stress, with a tendency for improvements in social and emotional aspects for those who practice it regularly (Taheri & Irandoust, 2014). Also, emerging evidence from preliminary studies has supported that attendance in secondary prevention programs is a safe method to increasing a patient's functional capacity (Rogers et al 2016).…”

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A Case Study of Occupational Therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patient

Tudor¹,

Iconaru²,

Ciucurel³

et al. 2017

The European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences

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The increasing prevalence of coronary heart disease and heart failure, as well as their multiple consequences on individual level, in terms of functional limitations and occupational participation restrictions, including socio-economic challenges, impose the implementation of new effective methods and strategies for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. More studies revealed that a comprehensive therapeutic approach of coronary patient, which includes also disease's self-management through counselling and therapeutic education interventions, contributes significantly to reducing morbidity and mortality of this type and the risk of sub-optimal patients' recovery. The aim of this study was to present a strategy for increasing self-efficacy of therapeutic management interventions based on the patient's occupational needs in the context of his living environment. Thus, we proposed, implemented and validated a six weeks intervention plan for the clinical case of a 54 years old man with post myocardial infarction status. Our strategy consisted in teaching the patient how to identify and solve the various occupational problems he is facing, by using a problem solving process approach. In order to evaluate the results, a series of assessments were conducted: self-perception of occupational performance (using COPM), heart rate, level of perceived intensity during physical activity (Borg RPE Scale) and anxiety level. In conclusion, the favourable evolution of the patient, as a result of our proposed therapeutic intervention, provides clinical evidence supporting the idea that the principle of client-centred practice in the context of occupational therapy is a reliable resource for promoting and improving disease selfmanagement in cardiac rehabilitation.

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The effects of aquatic exercise on body composition and nonspecific low back pain in elderly males

Cited by 70 publications

References 12 publications

Assessing Physical and Demographic Conditions of Freshman "15" Male Medical Students

Assessing Physical and Demographic Conditions of Freshman "15" Male Medical Students

The Impact of Pilates Exercises on Motor Control of Inactive Middle-Aged Women

A Case Study of Occupational Therapy in Acute Myocardial Infarction Patient

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